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President Joe Biden has found himself at the center of online backlash from supporters of former President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. The controversy stems from a measles outbreak in Chicago, largely attributed to migrants, with 57 confirmed cases since March, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). The majority of cases have been linked to the city's largest migrant shelter in the Pilsen neighborhood.

Measles is a highly contagious illness transmitted through an infected person's breath, coughs, or sneezes. Symptoms include a cold-like illness and a rash of red spots, but it can lead to complications and even death in severe cases. The CDPH emphasized the critical importance of childhood vaccination, as 33 out of the 57 confirmed cases are in children below the age of 5.

In response to the outbreak, the CDPH announced planned efforts to administer second doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to individuals at the affected shelter. This measure aims to increase their level of protection against the virus and prevent further spread.

However, the measles outbreak in Chicago has become a talking point for critics of the influx of migrants entering the United States, particularly those crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. Since October, there have been 1,151,448 encounters with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Supporters of the MAGA movement took to social media to express their concern. The Republican National Committee (RNC) shared a report on X, formerly known as Twitter, highlighting the rise in measles cases in Chicago and criticizing the Biden administration's handling of immigration. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also voiced her frustration, questioning why COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory while diseases carried by migrants are seemingly allowed to spread unchecked.

Richard Grenell, former acting director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, echoed these concerns, stating that the open border policy of the Biden administration is contributing to a health crisis. Grenell specifically mentioned tuberculosis (TB) cases detected at migrant shelters in Chicago, in addition to the measles outbreak.

It is worth noting that cases of measles have been reported in at least 17 states since the beginning of the year, indicating ongoing efforts by local health officials to contain the spread of the disease. These states include Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.

The CDPH clarified that the occurrence of tuberculosis cases should not be considered an "outbreak" as they are likely reactivations of infections acquired in migrants' home countries. The CDPH assured that contact tracing and public health measures are in place to prevent the spread of TB within the city.

As the debate surrounding immigration policy and public health continues, it remains essential for authorities to address the impact of contagious diseases and prioritize measures such as vaccination and proper screening to safeguard public health.

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